The Mission of the Nebraska State Council for the Social Studies
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Interested in Getting Published?
NSCSS is posting lesson plans, book reviews significant to social studies, and editorials from our members. If you are interested in seeing your work reflected on our website please send your contributions to nebraskasocialstudiescouncil@gmail.com ================ |
Please visit the Professional Development/Travel tab (under Teacher Resources) to view many opportunities for the summer of 2020. Some applications are due in December so check often for new postings! **************************************************************
The New Nebraska Social Studies Standards Have Been Approved!
Nebraska Revised Statute 79.760.01 requires the Nebraska State Board of Education to adopt content area standards for reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies every seven years. Pursuant to 79.760.01, and under the leadership of the Nebraska Department of Education, the process to revise the Nebraska Social Studies Standards began in the fall 2018. The new social studies standards were adopted by the State Board of Education in on Friday, November 8 are located here: https://cdn.education.ne.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Nebraska-Social-Studies-Standards_Final-Draft-11.5.2019.pdf
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Nebraska Revised Statute 79.760.01 requires the Nebraska State Board of Education to adopt content area standards for reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies every seven years. Pursuant to 79.760.01, and under the leadership of the Nebraska Department of Education, the process to revise the Nebraska Social Studies Standards began in the fall 2018. The new social studies standards were adopted by the State Board of Education in on Friday, November 8 are located here: https://cdn.education.ne.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Nebraska-Social-Studies-Standards_Final-Draft-11.5.2019.pdf
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The state of Nebraska is searching for a Social Studies Education Specialist. If interested, please view the position description at https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs?keyword=social%20studies%20education%20specialist&location=nebraska
For other job opportunities in Nebraska or nationally, go to the Teacher Resources tab for a link.
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For other job opportunities in Nebraska or nationally, go to the Teacher Resources tab for a link.
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The National Council for the Social Studies invites you to submit a proposal to present at our 100th Annual Conference and the co-located National Law-Related Education Conference sponsored by the American Bar Association. To download a copy of the NCSS Proposal and Submission Guide, please click here.
Submission Deadline:
February 10, 2020
11:59 pm, Hawaii Standard Time
No proposals will be accepted after this date.
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Submission Deadline:
February 10, 2020
11:59 pm, Hawaii Standard Time
No proposals will be accepted after this date.
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The Nebraska Council on Economic Education was named "State Council of the Year" at the annual Financial Literacy and Economic Education Conference. Council for Economic Education President, Nan Morrison, presented the award at the annual meeting held in Los Angeles this October.
The award criteria includes:
· raising awareness through advocating for economics and personal finance
· demonstrating innovative ways in reaching teachers
· providing the most effective economic and financial education to students, teachers and the community at large
· providing a strong and sustainable organizational structure
Congratulations to our colleagues at NCEE!
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The award criteria includes:
· raising awareness through advocating for economics and personal finance
· demonstrating innovative ways in reaching teachers
· providing the most effective economic and financial education to students, teachers and the community at large
· providing a strong and sustainable organizational structure
Congratulations to our colleagues at NCEE!
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*****Go to the Annual Conference (Awards) page and the Archives to see some of Nebraska's outstanding social studies educators!*****
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Who represents you on the Nebraska State Board of Education?
Contact your Board member with comments and concerns.
Contact your Board member with comments and concerns.
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